Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Telephone Public telephone boxes use phone cards available from newspaper
stands and post offices.
Time Zone Dubrovnik is on Central European Time (GMT plus 1 hr.). Daylight
saving time starts at the end of March and ends September 30.
Weather Daily forecasts are available at www.dubrovnik-online.com/english/
weather.php#general.
WHERE TO STAY IN DUBROVNIK
Note: Some owners refuse to rent for fewer than 3 or 7 days, especially during July
and August. If you find one that rents by the night, expect a 20% to 50% surcharge.
VERY EXPENSIVE
Domino Apartments One of these 6 vintage luxury apartments is tucked into
a tiny courtyard at the end of Siroko Street. Others are located in nearby historic
buildings. All are the equivalent of condo rentals. The “larger” apartments have a tiny
living room while the smaller ones are really studios with kitchenettes. Furniture and
appliances are new; window views are of neighboring buildings; and the apartments
can get noisy when local restaurants are busy. Rental office is in the Fendi store at
ground level in the Hli d ina Street property.
Hlidina 4. Old Town. & 020/324-940 . Fax 020/324-824. www.dominoapartments.com. 6 units. July 1-Sept. 30
250
($266/£135) other times. AE, DC, MC, V. In room:A/C, TV.
Hilton Imperial The Hilton is steps from the Pile Gate and combines the
grace of its 1897 predecessor with stylish architectural detail and genteel luxury. The
original Imperial (and its guesthouse across the street) sheltered refugees during Croa-
tia's civil war and took direct mortar hits. Hilton wisely preserved what it could from
the old Imperial—stone staircases, the lobby footprint—and the result is spectacular.
Rooms are spacious and done in earth/sun color schemes with spacious bathrooms
that include tubs and showers. Hilton staff members are trained in guest relations and
extend the same courtesies to Brioni-suited businesspeople and backpackers alike, an
anomaly in Croatia's resident-tourist relationship.
Marijana Blazi5a 2 (Pile Gate). & 020/320-320. Fax 020/320-220. www.hilton.com. 147 units. From 265 ($340)
double; from 375
($335/£171); 200
/$25 per day for guests. Amenities: Restau-
rant; piano bar; pool; sauna; steam bath; nonsmoking rooms; room for those w/limited mobility. In room:A/C, TV,
Internet connection (22
($480) executive plus. AE, DC, MC, V. Parking 20
/$28 per day), minibar, hair dryer, safe.
Hotel Excelsior The Excelsior enjoys a location that is walking distance
from Old Town and steps from the sea. It was built in 1913, expanded in the 1960s,
and completely renovated in 1998. Guest rooms, whether in the old or new parts of
the hotel, are well appointed, but the rooms overlooking the sea are stunning because
they offer breathtaking views of Dubrovnik's wall and lookout towers.
Frana supila 12, Ploce. & 020/353-300. Fax 020/414-214. www.hotel-excelsior.hr. 164 units. From 359
($460)
double with sea view and balcony; from 589
($754) suite. AE, DC, MC, V. Rates include breakfast. Half-board avail-
able. Parking free for hotel guests. Amenities: 2 restaurants; piano bar; indoor pool; sauna; Internet access;
rooms/facilities for those w/limited mobility. In room:A/C, TV, fax, Internet connection, minibar, hair dryer, safe.
Puci5 Palace The legendary haunt of well-heeled visitors to Dubrovnik
combines the ambience of a Renaissance palace with contemporary comforts, but it
Overrated
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